Dwell on Design 2011

Went with Alice to the Dwell on Design show at the convention center yesterday. I love modern home design so it was definitely worth it (only $15). Some parts were really amazing but it's generally a trade show, as expected. I think it could be made even better with more showcases of innovative designs and furniture. I think there could be a whole floor dedicated to model designs, where interior designers come in work with the latest furniture, decorative, and appliance designs. This would be selling everyone's services at once. I guess it can be hard to decide whether to cater more towards serious industry buyers, individual designers, homeowners, or voyeurs who aren't going to buy anything (ie me). Many shops must just not find it worth it to participate.

A few pictures from my phone:

This was my favorite. Everything is made out of cardboard. I want those lights. I also generally have a soft sport for anything that makes me feel like I'm in a mushroom fairy forest.

Cute, I would pair this with more formal, streamlined furniture. I like the contrast.

This actually isn't a mini greenhouse like I thought it was, but it would be cool if a kitchen had one like this. There was also this vendor selling an herb garden system that you never have to water, cultivate, or really do anything other than pluck off the leaves. I think that might be for me.

There was an entire sustainable living section in the back. You could buy this whole little eco-friendly home. Just buy a plot and they will deliver the home. It must have been only 400 sq ft total?

Interior, but it was hard to capture.

There were artist vendors as well as some art performances. In this Heartbeat for Japan performance, this Japanese artist, silver metal suit and all, drew these hexagons to the heartbeats of volunteers/donors. Kind of reminds me how I got into a disagreement over the value of certain contemporary art the other day. That sounds lame (or hordeurvey as LFH would say) but I have really changed my mind on this in the past couple years.

A couple interesting pieces from Japanese designers (the recorder moved the gold rods to clink on the plates, but I couldn't say it was really melodic nor soothing). But I really just thought the boy was cute.

Anyway a good Sunday. Sun was shining and I beat my clouds away :) I must tend to my garden now.